Arguably the most common of form of ID, driver’s licenses are used any time we need to confirm who we are (and more often than not, how old we are). Drivers license barcodes, along with newly updated license designs, began rolling out in May 2016 in Illinois. More on state to state variation below.

What kind of barcodes are on the back of a driver’s license?

If you take a look at the backside of your ID, you’ll find a rectangular black and white pattern known as a PDF417 barcode.

It may not look like your standard barcode, but that PDF417 code contains all the information on the front of your driver’s license or state ID in a single code.

A micro PDF417 is a type of 2D barcode that is capable of storing much more information than the standard 1D code. You may be familiar with QR Codes that you’ve scanned with your phone. Both are types of 2D codes that can be read with a 2D Imager barcode scanner.

Best Barcode Scanners for Driver’s License Verification

Many businesses are using a 2D imager like the AirTrack S2 to quickly verify your age or capture basic info from your driver’s license rather than manually checking ID.

Scanners made specifically for driver’s license verification have many benefits:

• Fast capture, so you keep the line moving in the grocery or convenience store
• 100% accuracy in verification, sidestepping errors from manual ID checks at checkout
• Protection from fraudulent and fake driver’s licenses

While not every state organizes the information contained in ID barcodes the exact same way, the advantage is that criminals cannot change the information in the barcode.

This makes it extremely difficult to create a fake drivers license barcode without knowing exactly how each state encodes the data.

If the barcode isn’t created properly, it won’t read properly.

With the AirTrack S2 scanner, you can scan the code on the back of a driver’s licenses from any state to verify someone’s age quickly and accurately. This is due to the scanner’s ability to parse all the data correctly for you.

The parsing software on the scanner outputs the data you need, in the order you need it, regardless of what state you are dealing with. It’s actually faster than looking at the ID.

Another ID verification scanner we offer is the Honeywell 1400g, with models specifically designed to read PDF417 codes quickly and accurately. Corded and wireless options are available, so you can verify IDs at both the checkout counter or live event.

Avoid Fraud, Errors, and Lost Revenue

Given how simple and cost-effective 2D scanners are to get up and running, every storefront selling age restricted products should have a 2D scanner for age verification/customer info.

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With a simple scan, you avoid fraudulent ID usage and save your business from legal issues, errors, and lost revenue.

Browse our full collection of driver’s license barcode scanners and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about the best 2D imagers for your business.

Introducing the new mobile printers that propel you into the next generation of smart, enhanced technology solutions for industrial-grade label printing applications, the TSC Alpha-30L and Alpha-40L.

User-friendly, heavy-duty, and drop-resistant, the Alpha printers are intelligent label printers for enterprise professionals. Ideal for applications including manufacturing, retail, transportation & logistics, and healthcare, the innovative Alpha-30L and Alpha-40L have been carefully crafted from the ground up to provide you with durability you can depend on.

With high productivity features for direct store delivery (DSD) and industrial field service, the Alpha-30L and Alpha-40L not only provide seamless mobility communication with users’ devices, they also securely print labels wherever they are needed.

Not only are the Alpha-30L and Alpha-40L versatile media handling solutions, but they also include a built-in peeler and a factory option for a linerless kit for a smarter, greener solution.

Included with a full line of accessories to assist in performing labeling tasks on the go, including hands-free mobility, the TSC Alpha-30L and Alpha-40L allow users to easily integrate the printer onto a forklift with intuitive RAM mount components and more.

For warehouse vehicles in need of a continuous power source, opt for the battery eliminator kit to increase productivity and prevent downtime for an entire work shift.

Key Features of the TSC Alpha 30 and Alpha 40 Series Printers

• Seamless Mobility Communication: Apple certified MFi Bluetooth 5.0 connection with NFC tap-to-pair setup and dual band Wi-Fi
• Integrated Software Pack: Supports label printing applications for different platforms and is available for both iOS and Android users
• IP54 rating for dust and water resistance and a rugged design that can withstand drops from 1.8 m and tumbles from 1.0 m
• Sophisticated TSC Sense Care: Auto scans and detects printhead bad dots during printing while monitoring smart battery to ensure maximum efficiency
• SOTI Connect and TSC Console support multiple management tasks, reduce maintenance costs and avoid downtime of business-critical devices

To learn more about the next generation smart solution mobile printers, contact us today.

The Zebra ZD220 desktop printer gives reliable operation and durability at an affordable price for retail and warehouse needs.

Zebra’s ZD220 thermal transfer desktop printer is designed for customers who will benefit from a lower price point and a modest feature set, but don’t want to miss out on the benefits of Zebra quality. 

The ZD220 printers are 4-inch printers that boast solid construction, are a great out-of-the-box experience, provide easy operation, and have the essential features today’s retail and warehouse locations need to keep workflows moving.

The ZD220 Series printers are available in direct thermal or thermal transfer models and will continue to deliver a cost-effective and dependable print experience for years to come. A single LED indicator and button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status.

Built to last for years, the ZD220 provides an outstanding return on your investment while meeting your retail or warehouse operational requirements.

Leave unnecessary expense and hassle behind with the affordable, capable ZD220 printer.

Reasons to Consider the ZD220 Printer from Zebra

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting various retail and warehouse operational needs. The ZD220 printer comes at an attractive price point while still offering quality features, including:

• Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print method
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator
• Single button for feed/pause
• USB connectivity
• Dual-wall frame construction
• OpenACCESSâ„¢ for easy media loading
• ENERGY STAR qualified

Meet the affordable printer that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

Popular, reliable, and easy to use, Zebra delivers industry-leading desktop printers capable of hitting the mark for retail and warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of productivity to your workforce without breaking your budget.

With an innovative design from Zebra, the ZE500 Series Print Engines are innovatively engineered for ease of use and servicing within your warehouse. 

Zebra’s ZE500 Series print engines are designed to keep your mission-critical print-and-apply applications operating without interruptions. Incorporating customer feedback and best practices into the design, Zebra created these print engines to endure harsh environments and while remaining easy to integrate, operate and maintain. 

Pairing mindful engineering with the features you need—including optional expanded RFID capabilities for greater tracking and visibility—ZE500 Series print engines give you the tools and flexibility you need to keep your business moving forward.

Zebra’s ZE511 and ZE521 feature an exclusive Print DNA software suite for unmatched intelligence that makes your work easier. They’re intuitive to set up, manage and secure – whether onsite or remotely. 

The large, full-color LCD touch screen allows easy viewing of printer status and ability to change settings without hassle. Analytics access provides information to predict and schedule maintenance to prevent unexpected downtime.

Mission critical doesn’t compromise – neither do Zebra print engines. 

How the ZE500 Series Enhances Workforce Efficiency

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting a variety of manufacturing and warehouse needs. The ZE500 Series enhances workforce efficiency with features, such as:

• ZebraLink software suite
• Encased design withstands harsh environments
• Easy to set up and immediate access to support
• Customize print quality settings
• Simple to maintain and service

Meet the print engine that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

With ultimate performance, innovation, and the customer experience in mind, Zebra delivers industry-leading print engines capable of hitting the mark for manufacturing and warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of innovation to your workforce.

The ZT510 label printer provides exceptional performance in the harshest conditions faced in warehouse facilities.

Zebra’s ZT510 Industrial Printers take the 105SLPlus to a new level with expanded performance and value. Designed to strike the ideal balance between performance and value, the ZT510 includes the core features required in an industrial printer at a cost-effective price point.

The ZT510 provides a proven, durable design and construction while adding advanced management and monitoring capabilities.

As a result, cost-conscious companies can utilize the most desired features, including its high duty cycle, rugged reliability, fast processing, advanced Link-OS capabilities, and all the basic features, without the added cost from more elaborate models.

The ZT510 is engineered to grow and adapt to warehouse business needs in the future by simplifying hardware upgrades, integrating seamlessly with standard device management software, and streamlining software updates with easy-to-use Link-OS applications.

Harsh Environment? The ZT510 Label Printer is the Workhorse You Can Rely On

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting a variety of warehouse and industrial needs. The ZT510 enhances workforce productivity with the most-desired features including:

Bullets:

• Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
• Durable metal frame construction
• Thin film printhead for superior printing quality
• USB, Serial, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth LE options
• Backlit, multi-line display including intuitive menu 

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Durable, reliable, and easy to use, Zebra delivers industry-leading industrial printers capable of hitting the mark for warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of durability and reliability to your workforce.

Have you seen the latest from Zebra? Take retail checkout to the next level with the DS8108 series and DS8178 series handheld 2D scanners. Combined with additional solutions that help retailers improve productivity and enhance the customer experience, these new 2D scanners enable retailers to quickly and easily scan virtually any barcode on merchandise.

Zebra’s DS8100 Series Handheld Imagers are the ultimate in performance, innovation, and manageability. The DS8100 Series rises above the conventional imagers, delivering unprecedented scanning performance on 1D and 2D barcodes and innovative productivity and enhancing tools, including swappable power sources plus unrivaled manageability tools.

Checkout speed and efficiency is improved due to the scanning range of up to 24 in./61 cm, a high-resolution imaging sensor, and the bright “aiming spot.”

The DS8100 Series combines the power of an 800 MHz microprocessor, a high-resolution megapixel sensor, and Zebra’s exclusive PRZM intelligent imaging technology for the ultimate performance. 

The checkout stand is the last chance you have to leave shoppers with a good impression. When it comes to the checkout experience in your store, only the best will do.

Keep your checkout lines moving and your cashiers free to deliver a more personal checkout experience with the power and capabilities of the DS8100 Series handheld scanners.

DS8100 Series Handheld Scanner Improvements

The high-performance DS8100 instantly captures the most problematic barcodes including dense, poorly printed, dirty or damaged, as well as electronic barcodes on dimly lit displays. The DS8100’s superior scanning range enables cashiers to easily scan items in customers’ shopping carts without leaving the register.

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting a variety of retail and warehouse needs. The DS8100 Series enhances workforce efficiency with features including:

• 1D and 2D barcode scanning capabilities
• 800 MHz microprocessor
• Zebra’s exclusive PRZM intelligent imaging technology
• Scanning range of up to 24 in./61 cm
• High resolution imaging sensor and bright “aiming spot”

Meet the handheld barcode scanner that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

With ultimate performance, innovation, and the customer experience in mind, Zebra delivers industry-leading barcode scanners capable of hitting the mark for retail and warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new efficiency level to your workforce.

The MC3300ax mobile computer is the latest generation in Zebra‘s highly successful MC3000 Series. Same rugged design, reliability, and exceptional productivity as the MC3300, but with updated features that address modern business challenges.

With the new model there are more scanning options, more time saving features, more rugged design, and instant support for your TE apps, right out of the box.

The Zebra MC3300ax is the next generation in Wi-Fi 6 and device tracking technology. Building on the original MC3300x mobile computer, the MC3300ax offers new features that will take workforce productivity, device utilization, and application development simplicity to the next level. 

The MC3300ax provides reliable operation and peace of mind with increased durability for extreme temperatures and ruggedness. An extended battery life and maximum Wi-Fi power and performance ensure your workforce can complete the task at hand. In addition, enhanced versatility allows workers to choose between touchscreen and keypad options to fit their operational needs best. 

Whether you are in the process of migrating to Wi-Fi 6 or planning to migrate soon with the MC3300ax, here are some additional benefits if you’re considering an upgrade to the MC3300ax.

Why Should Manufacturers Consider the MC3300ax?

The MC3300ax mobile computer is more efficient, more productive, and more profitable.

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting a variety of warehouse and manufacturing needs. The MC3300ax enhances workforce productivity with new features including:

• 6 ft./1.8 m drop specification across operating temperatures
• IP64 dust proof sealing
• Standard 7000 mAh extended capacity battery 
• Maximum Wi-Fi power and performance with Wi-Fi 6

Meet the mobile computer that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

The Swiss Army Knife of Mobile Computers
With the ability to mix and match four form factors and three keypads, it gives you more model choices than any competitive device in class. Choose from a trigger, turret for different angles, and/or straight-shooter form factor. You also have numeric, function numeric, and alpha keypads, so your workforce the most comfortable way to capture the data they need on the field.

Scanning Simplified
With choices from a short, mid, or extraordinary long scanning range that enables you to capture the barcodes on your uppermost racks. With Zebra’s SimulScan it enables you to capture multiple barcodes on a label with one press of the scan button and more.

Keyboard and Touchscreen Support for Existing Systems
The built in keyboard delivers the same experience your workers have today- no change in workflow. And when you are ready to migrate to touch-based input, you can easily emulate the tools your work force already uses on the touch display.

Compatible with Existing Zebra MC3000 Series Accessories
You can use most of the MC3200 and MC3300 accessories you already own, or you can use the new advanced cradles that deliver fast charging in half the time.

Versatile, reliable, and easy to use, Zebra delivers industry-leading mobile computers capable of hitting the mark for warehouse and manufacturing needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of mobility and reliability to your workforce.

On a shelf, where thousands of products compete to be noticed, companies have to use clever packaging to draw attention.

In fact, 64% of consumers will buy products based on their packaging.

Color labels enable fast, accurate product identification and consistent packaging. This ultimately improves brand recognition, shelf appeal, and a deeper consumer connection.

Print Color Labels with the Epson C7500 Label Printer

By printing labels in-house with the Epson Colorworks C7500 label printer, you have the ability to create labels for your products in the most affordable and efficient way.

The C7500 color printer is designed to increase printing efficiency of color labels. Engineered for industrial label production, with a standard autocutter and optional rewinder, it allows users to fulfill high label requirements and variable printing demands.

Employees will be able to print high- quality labels on-demand and save money with the cost associated with pre-printed labels. Epson’s patented PrecisionCore technology on its printhead is a critical feature that ensure consistent high quality prints and prevents any dead pixels on the labels.

Its Nozzle Verification Technology that detects and resolves block nozzles to help prevent misprints. Futhermore, the Epson C7500 color printer uses pigment ink to create fast drying, long-lasting labels that resist smudging, water, and fading.

Perfect for applications when you need to produce a range of labels for food, beverage, packaging, energy, and GHS labels, and more. With print speed up to 10.4 inches per second, you can print labels in full color with no compromise on print quality.

Epson C7500 Printer Features:

• High-speed, on-demand color printing
• Prints on wide range of materials up to 4 inches in width
• Print full, die-cut, plain, matte, synthetic, and gloss labels
• USB and Ethernet interface
• Maximum resolution 600 x 1200 dpi
• Astounding image quality powered by PrecisionCore inkjet technology
• Use with Epson’s durable labels available to BS5609 standard for GHS chemical labeling

See the Epson C7500 Printer in Action

Customize your products with text, barcodes, and colorful graphics to stand out from the rest.

Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the Epson Colorworks C7500 color printer can help you brand your business.

Start the New Year with the best in industry devices that can meet every need of your operations. For a limited time, upgrade with Go Zebra to receive up to $650 per device that you trade in!

There has never been a better time to equip your team with the devices they need.

Don’t let outdated devices slow your operations down this year. Feel the joy of an optimized operation where every employee is as efficient as possible with Zebra’s durable, secure, and easy-to-use solutions.

Upgrading Made Easy

The Zebra ZT411

Why force your team to struggle with an old ZT410 when they could enjoy Zebra’s latest ZT411?  Setting up the printer is significantly easier with a huge color screen plus setup wizards to assist with more intricate tasks. The wizards take you through the process of configuring the printer step by step. There are even animations to assist you.

Operators who rarely touch the control panel can alter settings thanks to wizards and animations, saving money and time in the process. PLUS, get up to $650 per device for your old devices with the Go Zebra program. 

Old devices sitting around gathering dust?  Trade them in for cash back.

The Zebra MC9300

Add additional rugged durability to your team’s arsenal with the new MC9300. The most durable device in the MC9000 series yet, this device is built to outlast everything else in its class. Suitable for essentially every environment, the MC9300 is virtually waterproof, dust-proof and drop-proof. This tough device is ready to take on jobs inside chillers, freezers and in environments with hazardous materials.  Trade in your old devices (Any Model, Any Condition!) and get up to $650 per device!

The Zebra MC3300ax

With Zebra’s latest, most powerful, and secure Android architecture, including an ultra-powerful SD660 octa-core 2.2 GHz processor and 4 GB RAM/32 GB Flash, the MC3300ax gives exceptional performance on all of your voice and data applications. With fewer battery replacements, smaller battery pools, and easier battery management, this versatile, lightweight-yet-rugged key-based touch mobile computer can run three shifts on a single charge.

Don’t Settle, Upgrade Today

Don’t settle for slow, unreliable, or outdated technology when Go Zebra makes upgrading so easy. Increasing your team’s productivity, cutting down on unnecessary delays, and increasing asset visibility all provides a positive ROI. With the cashback available through Go Zebra, you could be seeing that ROI in as little as weeks.  You can trade in ANY device – it doesn’t have to be a Zebra device – and get cashback for those old devices. 

If you’re ready to take advantage of this limited time promotion, contact us online or give us a call at 1-800-351-9962 to learn how much your old devices will qualify for.

As you start setting your business goals for 2022, increasing revenue is likely at the forefront. While there are multiple ways to increase your bottom line, upgrading your current devices is a budgeted cost that actually pays back dividends.

Upgrading to the latest Zebra devices opens the door to increased operational efficiency, device security, smarter decision making, and overall improved ROI. Too often updating devices is just viewed as an expense, when in reality it could save you multitudes more than the price tag. So, keep reading to learn about the benefits of Zebra’s latest devices and how they could be the secret ingredient to reaching your 2022 goals.

The Zebra Advantage

There is a Zebra solution for every challenge of your operation. From picking and packing to sorting and shipping. Driving efficiency across the board is what Zebra is all about, so you can see a return on your investment in months, not years.

The TC52

The TC52 Series Touch Computer from Zebra is the pinnacle of enterprise-level touch computing. Because the TC52 is Android-based, training time and adoption curves are quickly met. Regardless of the conditions, the TC52 advanced screening technology and PRZM Intelligent Imaging deliver lightning-fast capture of printed and electronic 1D and 2D barcodes, including Digimarc.

The TC8300

Zebra’s TC8300 is built on the world’s most revolutionary enterprise touch computer design, the TC8000. The TC8300 offers the same innovative ergonomic design that minimizes motion for a 14% boost in worker productivity, plus a long list of new features that take worker productivity, comfort, ease of use and device manageability to the next level.

The MC9300

It’s a fully equipped premium mobile PC with a huge display that’ll keep you working in any situation. When you give your employees the MC9300, you’re giving them a mobile computer that’s built for comfort and features the most tried-and-true ergonomics. It has a pistol-style grip and is perfectly weighted. Your workers enjoy instant push-to-talk functionality straight out of the box with Voice-over-IP (VoIP) support and pre-loaded and pre-licensed PTT Express.

A full warehouse solution with Zebra brings increased visibility to every aspect of your operation. Know exactly where product is stored, have up to date delivery times, and know what is leaving the moment an order comes through. All of this leads to smarter business decisions, knowing when are where you need to deploy your team to maximize output.

Plus, Zebra is the industry leader in deploying Android OS based systems, one of the most secure mobile operating systems on the market. Protect your data and operations from hackers with best-in-class OS support from Zebra.

Reach Goals Faster

Rather than trying to hire more employees, increase the efficiency of your current team. Instead of storing more product, manage it smarter. All of this is possible when you upgrade your facility to the latest and greatest devices from Zebra with Barcodes, Inc.

If you’re ready to reach your goals faster, and push beyond what you thought was even possible, contact us online or give us a call at 1-800-351-9962!